Can you tighten your vagina?

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Is this actually achievable with exercise?

Enough to actually feel a difference whilst having sex?

Do vaginas get "looser" with age?

I can remember years ago being able to clench my boyfriends penis, now not so much!

Yes, but it's hard work and takes 6 months plus of consistent exercise. Look up the NH S Squeezy app.

It's bloody boring isn't it. I like a workout and enjoy it but doing my pelvic floor exercises is just not fun.

I have an app and do them most days. It definitely helps. I also do them during sex and masturbating. It's fun!!!!!

I second NHS squeezy app. I've been using it for three months thanks to another mumsnetter mentioning it. Lots of benefits for the female, rather than just for the male, if you need motivation.

I'm going to download this app. Is it actually called NHS squeeze app? Lol

@silverlake I was definitely thinking about myself 😬🙈

Lol, i feel i've "paid off forward". I got the app tip off another mumsnetter and i've helped to pass the tip along.

Yes "Squeezy NHS Pelvic floor app" is its name. It is a bit awkward when the notifications to squeeze three time a day come up on your phone as "time to squeeze" and your kids ask questions! I've now turned notifications off...

Have you actually noticed a difference then?

What feels different?

Yes, just do some pelvic floor exercises intensively and practice while you are actually having sex. You'll notice a difference before too long but positioning is important.

The slow squeeze is impossible for me. I think I'm beyond help

just do what you can and over time you will get stronger and be able to squeeze for longer. do read all the instructions and help pages to make sure you do it correctly. it's so worth it.

set a time frame such as 12 weeks and see what changes between now and then. we are all different but a quick google says stronger orgasms. (i'm reluctant to give my personal experiences on a public forum)

Is it worth the £2.99?

@veewee I've paid it. But not used it yet. Ahem.

The reviews seem to suggest its worth it though.

I suspect all the 'clown's pocket' talk is either banter or misogynistic nonsense. It seems pretty elastic down there and even if it becomes a tad stretched it will still be very pleasant to rub against.

well i often pay £2.99 for a coffee and the benefits of this app are infinitely more enjoyable so i consider the app worth it.

Thanks for the recommendation I just downloaded it and did my first set 😀

What is the slow squeeze?

The app does a countdown you squeeze then hold it for 10 seconds then rest for 10 seconds. After the 10 sets you do 10 quick squeezes one after another. I've been doing it for 2 days and would have given up by now if the app didn't ping 3 times a day

@sneakythecat49 how you finding it?

The first few days I couldn't hold the squeeze for long or without holding my breath! Today is much better I can manage 10 seconds now. The nhs site says you should feel a slight pull on your stomach muscles, which I do, so hopefully doing it right! Obviously, it'll be a few months before I hopefully notice improvement, but at least I'm reminded 3 times a day so no chance of lapsing

I use a free Kegel app which reminds you too and I got the jade eggs that you put in and hold in for a few hours as you go about your day. You get 3 different sizes so you start large and work your way down. I'm now on the small and holding it in OK.(3 natural births!!)

I have a Kegel8 machine and my enthusiasm for it ebbs and flows, the fact that you should do them several times a day means it’s a faff to get the machine out, use it and clean it 2 or 3 times a day for best results, so I end up not bothering. It is useful as a gauge for progress and checking technique though.

I also have the lelo weighted balls you wear during exercise (I have no idea whether these actually have any effect). I think the theory is that your pf has to engage to keep them in during exercise (I wear them to walk the dog, which probably sounds kinkier than it is) and that tones it. Don’t know if that’s sound science though. I bought it less for sex reasons and more to maintain pelvic floor health and prevent/ reduce risk of continence issues in older age. The sexual side effects are a bonus for me. I need to motivate myself to do them more often.

So can you feel these kegal balls? Did you research before using them?